IT Contracting Officer

Seeking an IT Contracting Officer to manage complex IT procurements negotiating contracts and ensuring compliance with state and federal procurement laws policies and best practices. The IT Contracting Office will also be expected to lead IT procurement processes including RFPTs RFIs RFQs and sole source justifications. Additionally :

• Draft review and negotiate IT contracts including software licensing agreements SaaS cloud services hardware and professional services.
• Collaborate with legal cybersecurity enterprise architecture and business stakeholders to ensure contract terms meet technical legal and operational requirements.
• Ensure compliance with State of Iowa procurement statutes administrative rules and internal policies.
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation and contract records in the states procurement systems.
• Provide guidance and training to internal stakeholders on IT procurement best practices and contract management.
• Monitor vendor performance and support contract enforcement and dispute resolution as needed.
• Stay current on industry trends emerging technologies and evolving procurement regulations.

Requirements

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Skills

Required / Preferred

Years

Candidate Experience

Bachelors degree in Business Administration Public Administration Information Technology or a related field.

Required

Experience in IT procurement contract negotiation or public sector contracting.

Required

Strong knowledge of IT contract types (e.g. SaaS IaaS perpetual licenses maintenance / support agreements).

Required

Familiarity with state or federal procurement regulations and processes.

Required

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Required

Strong analytical negotiation and project management skills.

Required

Experience with State of Iowa procurement systems (e.g. Workday I / 3 or similar).

Required

Professional certifications such as NIGP-CPP CPPB CPPO or NCMA CPCM.

Required

Experience working in a centralized procurement environment.

Required

Knowledge of cybersecurity and data privacy considerations in IT contracts.

Required

Benefits

Benefit Package includes :

Paid Sick Time

Insurance for Medical Dental Vision and Life Available

401(k) including Employer Match

HSA Short-term & Long-term Disability Available

We are an EEO / Veterans / Disabled employer

Required Skills :

Bachelors degree in Business Administration Public Administration Information Technology or a related field. Required Experience in IT procurement contract negotiation or public sector contracting. Required - 5 years Strong knowledge of IT contract types (e.g. SaaS IaaS perpetual licenses maintenance / support agreements). Required - 5 years Familiarity with state or federal procurement regulations and processes. Required - 5 years Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong analytical negotiation and project management skills. Required - 5 years Experience with State of Iowa procurement systems (e.g. Workday I / 3 or similar). Required - 5 years Professional certifications such as NIGP-CPP CPPB CPPO or NCMA CPCM. Required Experience working in a centralized procurement environment. Required - 5 years Knowledge of cybersecurity and data privacy considerations in IT contracts. Required - 5 years

Required Education : Bachelors

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 46 - 46